Overview
- County Name
- Gem County
- State
- Idaho
- FIPS Code
- 16045
- State FIPS
- 16
- County FIPS
- 045
Geography
- Land Area
- 559.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.82 sq mi
- Total Area
- 564.59 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.061473
- Longitude
- -116.398784
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,858
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,464
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,258 | 91.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,598 | 8.0% |
| White | 17,407 | 87.7% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 156 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 51 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,558 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 902 | 5.8% |
| White | 13,898 | 89.9% |
| Black | 101 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 176 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 335 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,614
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,037
- Poverty Rate
- 11.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,397
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,758 | 86.1% |
| Black | 2 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,864
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 718 | 6.6% |
| Republican | 7,865 | 72.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,131 | 19.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,193 | 47.8% |
| Female | 5,671 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,311 | 85.7% |
| Hispanic | 468 | 4.3% |
| Black | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,471
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 68.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,456 | 69.3% |
| Hispanic | 261 | 55.8% |
| Black | 4 | 66.7% |
| Asian | 46 | 66.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,597 | 69.3% |
| Female | 3,874 | 68.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,079 (27.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,040 (20.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,954
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $422,608
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,038
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 11.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.